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Vintage LIFE Magazine – August 11, 1967
Vol. 63, No. 6
Striking cover and extensive illustrated feature on the USS Forrestal (CVA-59) disaster, titled “Inferno on U.S.S. ‘Forrestal’” / “Hell Aboard CVA-59.” The issue documents the catastrophic July 1967 fire aboard the aircraft carrier during operations off Vietnam, with dramatic period photography of the fire, damaged flight deck, crew, aircraft and aftermath.
Also includes period news, editorial content and advertising, including:
* USS Forrestal / Vietnam War coverage
* “Hell Aboard CVA-59”
* Fidel Castro / Cuba editorial
* Charles de Gaulle editorial
* Vintage Volkswagen Beetle advertisement
* Chevrolet advertising
* Pall Mall cigarette advertising
* Additional 1967 news, photography and advertisements throughout
Condition: Good vintage condition overall with age-appropriate handling wear. Cover shows edge and corner wear, creasing/scuffing and an original mailing/address label at the lower left. Interior pages show normal age toning and occasional wear. Please review all photos closely for condition.
A compelling original 1967 Vietnam-era news magazine with particularly strong U.S. Navy, aircraft carrier and military-history interest.
Item specifics
Publication Name: LIFE
Publication Month: August
Publication Year: 1967
Publication Frequency: Weekly
Issue Number: Vol. 63 No. 6
Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: News, Military, U.S. Navy, Vietnam War, History
Genre: History / News / Photography
Features: Illustrated
Vintage: Yes
